DO YOU WISH YOU COULD BE ... More prepared to deal with the stresses of family, finances, relationships or work? More responsive to those who matter most? More calm when things feel overwhelming? More present for the everyday moments that seem to be speeding by?

About the Course

Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and taught around the world, the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) mindfulness course has been featured on Oprah, practiced at Google, and talked about at TED. The MBSR course has been helping people around the world acquire the tools to manage their stress.Now this class comes to Box Hill, Melbourne.

PEOPLE WHO COMPLETE THE MBSR COURSE REPORT:

> Increased energy and enthusiasm for life > A lasting ability to cope more effectively with stressful situations > Major improvement in anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, relationships and productivity > Lasting decreases in difficult physical and psychological symptoms > Reductions in pain levels with an enhanced ability to cope with enduring pain

MBSR DOES THIS, IN PART, BY HELPING US TO:

> Increase our sense of peace, clarity, and well-being > Learn to respond more calmly to life events > Foster a more positive state of mind > Live more fully in the present, rather than in the past or future > Cultivate compassion for both ourselves and others > Observe with kindness and without judgement, our thoughts and emotions > Recognise our negative habits, patterns, and beliefs

... my resting heart rate went from 105 bpm to, after eight weeks, 55-60 bpm and I feel a lot calmer and less anxious. I do not think I would have been able to attain these goals if it were not for doing this course, and I thank Nik from the bottom of my now happy heart

— Chris

I found that the course was taught with honesty and integrity. Nik was very humble and told us a few things about her experience which helped me to open up about my life. Thanks Nik, you did a fantastic job.

— Rob

I loved Nik’s style. I found her very authentic, warm and inclusive. I thoroughly enjoyed this 8 week journey with Nik, found her an inspirational captain! I loved her sharing her personal experiences of her meditation journey.

— Rani

Course Details

The 8-week course meets every Thursday from 6:30pm – 9:00pm.Each session consists of carefully guided meditation instruction and practice, dialogue and discussion, group activities, and presentations that explores topics such as…

Stress physiology

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Interpersonal mindfulness

Thinking & thought processes

Perception and appraisal

Neuroplasticity

After you sign up, you’ll schedule a short phone call with me (Nik) so we can introduce ourselves and you can let me know what you hope to get out of the class. This is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the program and to speak about any specific needs or intentions you have for the class.

Nik previously worked as an Addiction Counsellor, where her work included mindfulness-based relapse prevention and in general counselling, including stress, anxiety and family-related issues.

Previously, she was an entrepreneur managing her own business for many years as a designer of children’s furniture. Nik also studied Business Management and Arts at Monash University and lives in the Yarra Valley with her husband Pete and their three children.